In this episode of The Social Universe we explore the Higher Education research culture

and the extent to which the environment we work and study in is making us sick. Join Katy and Bea

as they discuss the proliferation of poor mental health in the sector and what’s fuelling it.

We also discuss what needs to change and the challenges PGRs face when standing up to

so-called ‘toxic research cultures’.  

To lean more check out the reports and articles we referenced in

the episode:

• Welcome Trust Report on Research Cultures
• Mark Erickson, Paul Hanna & Carl Walker article including a staff satisfaction league table
• Are you in a Bullshit job? Article by David Grarber (see also his book Bullshit Jobs, A Theory)
• UCU report into casualization affecting mental health

If you are affected by the issues we discuss, or want to seek help, support or guidance about an issue we raised,

here are some places to start:

• Join UCU.  Check out the PGR Charter and tools on bullying, harassment and Stress
• The Mind guide to managing your studies

As always, thanks to ProleteR for the music, licensed under creative commons- check them out on the social

networks.

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